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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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